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Madrid Quest: Escape the Spanish Inquisition

3 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Madrid, Spain
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On average, this is booked 20 (0) days in advance.

1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
and 3 more
French, Italian, Spanish
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Overview

18th-century Madrid. Your sister Juana, a folk healer, has been condemned by the Spanish Inquisition. Her head is shaved, she is covered in feathers, and tomorrow she will be paraded through the city to be beaten by the crowd. Tonight, you break her out.

This self-guided escape quest takes you on a walk through the heart of Madrid's Old Town. Using the Questo app on your smartphone, you guide Juana to safety at 13 stops: through the dungeons of the Holy Office, past the real Inquisition tribunal on Calle de Torija, down Bitterness Street into the Plaza Mayor, through the Mercado de San Miguel, past the former execution sites of the Plaza de la Cebada, and the street in La Latina that still bears Juana's name. Based on the real story of Juana Picazo.

No guide, no fixed schedule. Best during the day. Explore Madrid's oldest streets at your own pace.

Perfect for history lovers and curious explorers. No prior knowledge of the Spanish Inquisition required.

What's Included

  • One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets for the full multiplayer experience
  • Visit the real Inquisition tribunal, former execution sites, and San Francisco el Grande
  • Walk Bitterness Street, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, and La Latina
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Calle de San Bernardo
1, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Calle de la Ventosa
21, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain

What To Expect

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Calle De San Bernardo

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Calle de Isabel la Católica

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tribunal del Santo Oficio de la Inquisición

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de Oriente (pass by)

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
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Plaza Mayor

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mercado San Miguel

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de la Cruz Verde

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

La Muralla

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Placa de la Cebada

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madrid Quest: Escape the Spanish Inquisition?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-107194P58

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What's Included

Activity name

  • One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets for the full multiplayer experience
  • Visit the real Inquisition tribunal, former execution sites, and San Francisco el Grande
  • Walk Bitterness Street, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, and La Latina
  • Help real healer Juana Picazo escape the Spanish Inquisition through 18th-century Madrid
  • Self-guided escape quest through Madrid's Old Town
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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